Visual signals, such as color patterns are an important communication medium for anemonefish. Researchers from Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology have recently elucidated how the patterns on ...

Scientists have solved the mystery of why some closely-related species of an iconic reef fish have vastly different colour patterns, while others look very similar. Scientists have solved the mystery ...

Similarities in how different organisms look can indicate a close evolutionary relationship. Conversely, great differences in appearance can suggest a very distant relationship, as in many adult ...

Adult male Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus finifenmaa) shows off his colors for the ladies. This species is found at the equator in the Indian Ocean, living in the coral reefs of the Maldives ...

The genetic underpinnings of pigmentation and colour patterning in fish encompass a complex interplay of gene regulation, cell fate determination and evolutionary innovation. Neural crest cells, which ...

Adding colorful tropical fish to your aquarium is a no-brainer if you love being mesmerized by beautiful colors and patterns. Many people, when they hear the word ‘fish’ think of dull grey fish or the ...

Color patterns seen in fish and other animals evolved to serve various purposes. Lagunatic Photo/iStock via Getty Images Plus A thought experiment can help visualize the challenge of achieving ...

Planning a home aquarium means choosing fish that is healthy, vibrant, and visually attracting. Many people want an aquarium ...

Similarities in how different organisms look can indicate a close evolutionary relationship. Conversely, great differences in appearance can suggest a very distant relationship, as in many adult ...